Davis declares war on nuisance bars in Delaware County
Delaware County Assistant District Attorney William Davies pledged to close state licensed nuisance bars after a weekend vice raid at Lou Turk's in Tinicum. Ten bar employees were arrested for prostitution and related charges while 10 patrons faced non traffic citations. Several defendants previously tied to March raids were refiled, with Davies blaming lax action and noting LCB limitations.
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Daily Times
Tinicum
Delaware County
William Davies
LCB
State Liquor Control Board
Davies
Special Prosecution Unit
Island Road
Powhattan Avenue
Anthony Truscello
Janet Butler
National Park
N.J
Margaret Brown
Pennsauken
Philadelphia
Truscello
John
Audrey Brown
Butler
Blohm
Ferri
Haverford
Charles Bottino
Blaze at Lou Turk's bar ruled suspicious by fire officials
The blaze at Lou Turk's bar, hours after a vice raid, is called suspicious by a fire official awaiting more investigation. Fire marshals collected evidence for analysis and arson is suspected, though no arrests had been made. Damage is estimated at twenty to thirty thousand dollars to the bar area and ceiling.
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Lou Turk’s
Tinicom
Lou Turk
Essington
Walter Lee
Delaware County
William Davies
George Lewis
Nick Chopper to retire after record血bloodhound career
Springfield flag tied political stories swirl around Nick Chopper, top ranked bloodhound in 1982 and 1981 in Canada, as owner Charlie Sexton plans to retire him after eight more Best of Breed wins to set records. The dog’s fame fuels local politics via bumper stickers linked to Nick Catania, county councilman.
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Daily Times
Springfield
Charlie Sexton
Nick
Nick Catania
Nick Chopper
Canada
Sexton
Catania
Charlie
Delaware County
Fires Run Through Delaware County Weekend Tolling Crews
Tinicum Township firefighters battled about six fires over the weekend including two brush fires on Tinicum Island and a garage blaze. A car fire near 19th Street at 11 50 p m Saturday injured no one. Rescue boats aided a Tinicum Island brush fire at 1 27 a m Sunday. A garage at Fourth and Powhattan burned around 3 a m Sunday, and another Tinicum brush fire started at 8 36 a m Sunday but rain hindered progress.
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Tinicum
Low Turk’s
Essington
Walter Lee
Tinicum Island
Saunday
Lester
Eddystone
Lee
Fourth Street
Powhattan Avenue
Timicum Island
Grants offered to feed and shelter homeless with deadline
Volunteer non profit groups can apply for part of a 36000 federal grant to feed and shelter the homeless. Forms are at 1.3 N. Jackson St and must be returned by 4 p.m Thursday. Applicants must be tax exempt and delivering emergency food and shelter programs. Call United Way at 374-3646 for details.
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Community Services Planning Council
N. Jackson St
Call the United Way
Eddystone Fire Company Purchases Ambulance
Eddystone Fire Company will house its new 1883 Horton custom ambulance in ceremonies on Saturday June 25. A parade of Desunet fire equipment will form at the Penn Sip Co property in Eddystone Village at noon, winding through the community to the Saville Avenue and 12th Street firehouse for the ceremony. The $32,000 vehicle replaces a 1989 Dodge ambulance.
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Eddystone
Eddystone Fire Company
Penn Sip Co
Eddystone Village
Saville Avenue
12Th Street
Borough Eyes Sign Variance Law Change
East Lansdowne officials plan to modify the 1874 sign ordinance to let businesses seek variances from the zoning board. Mayor William M Smyri outlined that a denied permit would push an appeal to the board and the council will vote next month. Current rules cite citations for failing signs.
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East Lansdowne — Borough
William M Semyri
Big 5 coaches mentor at Ridley Township camp
A basketball camp featuring several of the Big 5 coaches and players will run through Friday at the Ridley Community Center on Morton Avenue. For schedules and registration call the townshop parks and recreation department at 522 4557.
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Ridley Township
Ridley Community Center
Morton Avenue
Felsom
Townshop Parks and Recreation Department
Parkside meeting canceled for lack of quorum
The regulars monthly meeting of the borough committee was canceled on June 15 due to lack of a quorum. Three members will be rescheduled for 7 33 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Gospel Chapel with West Reland Read.
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Parkside
Community Gospel Chapel
West Reland Read
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